TBC Celebrates 70th Anniversary

TBC Corp. recently celebrated its 70th anniversary with a special honor from the Palm Beach County, Fla., board of commissioners.

The board designated March 23 as "TBC Corporation Day."

"At TBC, we are building on our legacy by focusing on our purpose to be the distributor, franchisor and employer of choice in the markets where we compete through a steadfast commitment to excellence,” says TBC CEO Don Byrd. “We are proud of what we've achieved in our 70 years and we strive to continue to be the most trusted provider of innovative and efficient solutions for our customers, franchisees and business partners.”

Since its founding in 1956 as a purchasing group of tire retailers, TBC has grown to employ more than 3,000 people with global operations and more than 130 distribution centers across the United States and Mexico. "TBC is represented in all aspects of the automotive value chain, which includes nearly 470 franchised Big O Tires locations, as well as wholesale, distribution, supply chain as a service and third-party manufacturing solutions.

"TBC is also committed to supporting meaningful causes, protecting the environment and giving back to the communities where employees live, work and serve through sustainable business practices, volunteerism and corporate giving through the company’s Driven to Give program," say TBC officials.